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Maritime attorneys represent individuals who have been injured, assaulted, or made ill in incidents involving a vessel — nearly any vessel, whether it's on a voyage or in preparation for a voyage. There are many kinds of vessels and types of incidents that maritime attorneys deal with, but the goal of a maritime attorney is always the same: to uphold the rights of the injured and protect his or her legal rights.
An injured client of a maritime attorney may be:
Maritime law is not simply personal injury law or workers compensation law applied to incidents that occur on water. As a separate and highly complex field of law with both domestic and international roots, maritime law is not practiced by many lawyers. Maritime attorneys have the specialized knowledge of this field that will fully protect the rights of their clients.
Although the term "maritime" may suggest sailors and ships engaged in commerce on the high seas, there is a very wide spectrum of vessels covered by maritime law, including:
For example, a surprising number of people are hurt in accidents or assaults aboard cruise ships or on their shore excursions. These "floating cities" are the site of the same types of injuries and illnesses that occur on dry land, such as:
The same maritime injuries are incurred by employees working on board all types of vessels. A maritime attorney can handle any of these scenarios and more.
If a maritime injury or problem has befallen you or your family member, contact us to speak with a maritime attorney in your area. Although there are greater concentrations of maritime attorneys in coastal locations such as California, Florida and New York, our qualified maritime lawyers represent clients throughout the U.S. and can come to you. Call us today, toll free (888) 327-5215 to schedule a free, private discussion of your case.
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